User`s manual

ZPrint™ Software Manual Setup The Build

11/30/09

• Accuracy. The accuracy of your part depends on how clean the printer is, your printer/powder set-

tings, and the materials you choose for post-processing. You can also employ ZPrint features like

Anisotropic Scaling to adjust for expected shrinkage and bring your parts into true scale.

5.2.3 Parts Containing an Opening or Hollow Area

Automated vs. Manual Depowdering

• If you are using a ZPrinter 450 or 650 with Automated Gross Depowdering, place the hollow side

of a part facing down in the Build Bed to allow powder to evacuate during automated powder

removal.

• If you are using a ZPrinter 310 Plus, 510, or 350 with Manual Gross Depowdering, place the hol-

low side of a part facing up in the Build Bed to allow easier access during manual powder removal.

Depending on how the part is imported into ZPrint, you may need to use the Rotate feature to correctly ori-

ent the part. If the part is delicate, create a Fixture to give it extra support and additional protection during

powder removal.

5.2.4 Parts Containing Overhangs

For delicate parts and parts with overhangs, create a Fixture, or create a Fixture for the area of the part

that needs support. Unsupported overhangs are placed on the rear-most side of the Build Bed, as close to

the bottom of the Build Bed as possible.